Governance
Signing
Formal act expressing consent to sign subject to later conclusion.
Definition
The formal act by which the European Union, as a regional organisation, expresses its consent to be bound by the Convention, noting that signature is provisional and subject to the Union's subsequent internal procedures before it constitutes consent to be bound under international law.
Related Terms
Conclusion
Union's later act giving consent to be bound internationally....
Party/State
State that has consented to be bound by the Convention....
Commission
European Commission acting under Article 218(5) TFEU....
party/implementing authority
National authority designated to oversee Convention compliance....
Consent
Freely given, informed, and unambiguous agreement to data processing....